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ETTORINO RACANO

Date of Passing: Mar 21, 2005

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ETTORINO RACANO, born in Italy, came to Winnipeg, Canada, with his family in 1962 and moved to Kelowna, BC, in 1995. On Monday, March 21, 2005, at the age of 80, went to meet the Lord, lovingly surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Maria; three daughters, Josie Kelly (Gary), Franca Racano Bauer (Henry), all from Winnipeg, Rita Racano of Thompson, MB; son Tony (Maria) of Kelowna; 10 grandchildren, Sherrie, Michael, Eddy, Carla, Tony Jr., Danny, David, Gino, Natalie and Loretta; four great-grandchildren, Michaella, Reece, A.J. and Luca; and one sister Onorina Giangiacomo in Italy. Predeceased by his sister Marietta, brother Giuseppe, sister Natalina and sister Lidia. Ettorino was a fun and loving person who loved to play cards, bocci, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He retired from Motor Coach Industries in Winnipeg. Prayers will be recited Monday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Church, with interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. In living memory of Ettorino Racano, a metre of the Mission Creek Greenway will be dedicated by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD. 250-860-7077.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2005

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